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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.81, 922.48 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.81, 922.48 and 290.19 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.81 : 922.48 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.81/922.48 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.81x = 922.48 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.81x = 267,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,694.47/615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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