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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 922.98 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 922.98 and 204.48 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 922.98 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/922.98 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 922.98 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 188,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,730.95/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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