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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.64 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.64 and 206.29 is: 309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.64 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.64 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.64 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 190,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,945.97/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.46

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