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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 922.97 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 922.97 and 268.39 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 922.97 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/922.97 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 922.97 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 247,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,714.39/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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