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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 922.80 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 922.80 and 225.28 is: 337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 922.80 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/922.80 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 922.80 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 207,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,888.38/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.94

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