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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.73, 925.16 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.73, 925.16 and 205.88 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.73 : 925.16 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.73/925.16 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.73x = 925.16 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.73x = 190,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,466.29/616.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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