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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 909.94 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 909.94 and 173.75 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 909.94 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/909.94 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 909.94 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 158,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,102.08/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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