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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.22, 923.35 and 306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.22, 923.35 and 306.98 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.22 : 923.35 = 306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.22/923.35 = 306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.22x = 923.35 × 306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.22x = 283,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,444.60/615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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