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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 922.80 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 922.80 and 307.01 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 922.80 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/922.80 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 922.80 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 283,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,308.83/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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