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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 922.64 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 922.64 and 268.29 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 922.64 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/922.64 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 922.64 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 247,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,531.14/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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