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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 925.61 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 925.61 and 206.26 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 925.61 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/925.61 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 925.61 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 190,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,912.97/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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