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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 925.68 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 925.68 and 206.60 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 925.68 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/925.68 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 925.68 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 191,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,245.49/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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