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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 925.80 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 925.80 and 356.80 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 925.80 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/925.80 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 925.80 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 330,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,325.44/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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