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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 922.91 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 922.91 and 225.32 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 922.91 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/922.91 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 922.91 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 207,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,944.34/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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