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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.80 and 452.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.80 and 452.65 is: 679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.80 = 452.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.80 = 452.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.80 × 452.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 419,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,063.37/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.17

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