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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 922.86 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 922.86 and 341.28 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 922.86 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/922.86 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 922.86 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 314,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,953.66/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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