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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 925.13 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 925.13 and 251.45 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 925.13 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/925.13 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 925.13 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 232,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,619.94/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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