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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 922.92 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 922.92 and 230.80 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 922.92 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/922.92 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 922.92 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 213,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,009.94/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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