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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 925.95 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 925.95 and 195.09 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 925.95 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/925.95 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 925.95 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 180,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,640.84/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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