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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.11, 922.66 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.11, 922.66 and 204.28 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.11 : 922.66 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.11/922.66 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.11x = 922.66 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.11x = 188,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,475.86/615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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