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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 924.48 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 924.48 and 353.70 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 924.48 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/924.48 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 924.48 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 326,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,988.58/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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