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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.06, 909.13 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.06, 909.13 and 173.25 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.06 : 909.13 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.06/909.13 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.06x = 909.13 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.06x = 157,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,508.61/606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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