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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 925.45 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 925.45 and 184.09 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 925.45 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/925.45 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 925.45 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 170,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,366.09/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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