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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 923.68 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 923.68 and 250.43 is: 375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 923.68 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/923.68 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 923.68 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 231,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,317.18/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.61

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