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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 925.52 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 925.52 and 206.16 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 925.52 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/925.52 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 925.52 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 190,804.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,804.17/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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