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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 922.22 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 922.22 and 268.09 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 922.22 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/922.22 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 922.22 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 247,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,237.96/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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