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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.95, 926.88 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.95, 926.88 and 310.02 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.95 : 926.88 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.95/926.88 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.95x = 926.88 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.95x = 287,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,346.70/617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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