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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 922.59 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 922.59 and 358.38 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 922.59 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/922.59 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 922.59 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 330,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,631.40/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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