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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 922.20 and 306.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 922.20 and 306.82 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 922.20 = 306.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/922.20 = 306.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 922.20 × 306.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 282,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,951.71/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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