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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 922.61 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 922.61 and 290.22 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 922.61 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/922.61 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 922.61 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 267,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,759.87/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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