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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 922.24 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 922.24 and 340.74 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 922.24 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/922.24 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 922.24 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 314,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,243.21/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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