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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 926.04 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 926.04 and 206.69 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 926.04 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/926.04 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 926.04 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 191,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,398.58/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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