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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.75, 922.83 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.75, 922.83 and 250.11 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.75 : 922.83 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.75/922.83 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.75x = 922.83 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.75x = 230,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,809.01/615.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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