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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 922.65 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615, 922.65 and 340.68 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615 : 922.65 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615/922.65 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615x = 922.65 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615x = 314,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,328.40/615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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