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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.90, 923.84 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.90, 923.84 and 264.45 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.90 : 923.84 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.90/923.84 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.90x = 923.84 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.90x = 244,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,309.49/615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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