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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.29, 922.59 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.29, 922.59 and 244.72 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.29 : 922.59 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.29/922.59 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.29x = 922.59 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.29x = 225,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,776.22/615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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