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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 924.10 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 924.10 and 250.60 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 924.10 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/924.10 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 924.10 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 231,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,579.46/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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