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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.27, 922.33 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.27, 922.33 and 225.18 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.27 : 922.33 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.27/922.33 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.27x = 922.33 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.27x = 207,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,689.71/615.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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