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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.73, 926.52 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.73, 926.52 and 206.91 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.73 : 926.52 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.73/926.52 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.73x = 926.52 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.73x = 191,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,706.25/617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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