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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 925.47 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 925.47 and 154.77 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 925.47 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/925.47 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 925.47 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 143,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,234.99/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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