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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.75, 923.40 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.75, 923.40 and 204.77 is: 307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.75 : 923.40 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.75/923.40 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.75x = 923.40 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.75x = 189,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,084.62/615.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.08

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