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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 925.56 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 925.56 and 251.76 is: 377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 925.56 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/925.56 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 925.56 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 233,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,018.99/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.64

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