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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 925.61 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 925.61 and 246.95 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 925.61 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/925.61 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 925.61 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 228,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,573.53/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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