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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.07, 925.07 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.07, 925.07 and 342.93 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.07 : 925.07 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.07/925.07 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.07x = 925.07 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.07x = 317,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,232.54/617.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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