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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.56, 922.90 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.56, 922.90 and 341.48 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.56 : 922.90 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.56/922.90 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.56x = 922.90 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.56x = 315,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,151.89/615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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