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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.29, 922.23 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.29, 922.23 and 204.32 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.29 : 922.23 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.29/922.23 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.29x = 922.23 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.29x = 188,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,432.34/615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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