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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 922.41 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 922.41 and 225.09 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 922.41 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/922.41 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 922.41 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 207,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,625.27/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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