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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.97, 924.02 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.97, 924.02 and 250.76 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.97 : 924.02 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.97/924.02 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.97x = 924.02 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.97x = 231,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,707.26/615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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