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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 922.80 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 922.80 and 230.36 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 922.80 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/922.80 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 922.80 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 212,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,576.21/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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