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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 922.20 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 922.20 and 268.30 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 922.20 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/922.20 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 922.20 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 247,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,426.26/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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