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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 923.18 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 923.18 and 250.64 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 923.18 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/923.18 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 923.18 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 231,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,384.58/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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