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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 924.93 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 924.93 and 507.68 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 924.93 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/924.93 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 924.93 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 469,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,563.84/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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