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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 925.12 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 925.12 and 251.54 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 925.12 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/925.12 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 925.12 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 232,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,704.68/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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