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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 925.28 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 925.28 and 373.64 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 925.28 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/925.28 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 925.28 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 345,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,715.12/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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