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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 921.96 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 921.96 and 325.92 is: 488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 921.96 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/921.96 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 921.96 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 300,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,485.20/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.40

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