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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.38, 922.90 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.38, 922.90 and 383.41 is: 575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.38 : 922.90 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.38/922.90 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.38x = 922.90 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.38x = 353,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,849.09/615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.01

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