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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.00, 925.58 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.00, 925.58 and 226.94 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.00 : 925.58 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.00/925.58 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.00x = 925.58 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.00x = 210,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,045.79/617.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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