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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.56, 922.95 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.56, 922.95 and 250.02 is: 374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.56 : 922.95 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.56/922.95 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.56x = 922.95 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.56x = 230,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,755.96/615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.87

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