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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 922.68 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 922.68 and 152.91 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 922.68 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/922.68 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 922.68 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 141,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,082.00/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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