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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 923.12 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 923.12 and 204.66 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 923.12 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/923.12 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 923.12 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 188,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,925.74/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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