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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 922.16 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 922.16 and 325.74 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 922.16 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/922.16 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 922.16 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 300,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,384.40/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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