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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.71, 923.61 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.71, 923.61 and 250.67 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.71 : 923.61 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.71/923.61 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.71x = 923.61 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.71x = 231,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,521.32/615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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