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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 922.90 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 922.90 and 204.25 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 922.90 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/922.90 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 922.90 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 188,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,496.69/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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