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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 925.23 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 925.23 and 205.83 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 925.23 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/925.23 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 925.23 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 190,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,440.09/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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