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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.25, 909.39 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.25, 909.39 and 173.41 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.25 : 909.39 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.25/909.39 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.25x = 909.39 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.25x = 157,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,695.70/606.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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