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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 925.92 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 925.92 and 206.38 is: 309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 925.92 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/925.92 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 925.92 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 191,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,091.37/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.59

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