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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 915.24 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 915.24 and 225.68 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 915.24 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/915.24 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 915.24 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 206,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,551.36/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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