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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 925.73 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 925.73 and 227.00 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 925.73 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/925.73 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 925.73 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 210,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,141.89/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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