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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 923.98 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 923.98 and 250.70 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 923.98 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/923.98 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 923.98 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 231,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,641.79/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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