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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.22, 922.93 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.22, 922.93 and 249.82 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.22 : 922.93 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.22/922.93 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.22x = 922.93 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.22x = 230,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,563.44/615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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