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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.04, 1,370.90 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.04, 1,370.90 and 298.19 is: 447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.04 : 1,370.90 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.04/1,370.90 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.04x = 1,370.90 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.04x = 408,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,780.33/914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.22

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