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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.12, 919.36 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.12, 919.36 and 228.48 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.12 : 919.36 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.12/919.36 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.12x = 919.36 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.12x = 210,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,055.37/613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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