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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.63, 923.32 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.63, 923.32 and 204.72 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.63 : 923.32 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.63/923.32 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.63x = 923.32 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.63x = 189,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,022.07/615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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