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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 922.35 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 922.35 and 250.03 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 922.35 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/922.35 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 922.35 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 230,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,617.26/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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