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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.14, 920.16 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.14, 920.16 and 228.42 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.14 : 920.16 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.14/920.16 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.14x = 920.16 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.14x = 210,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,182.95/613.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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