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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 922.97 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 922.97 and 204.57 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 922.97 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/922.97 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 922.97 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 188,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,806.34/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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