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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.16, 919.90 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.16, 919.90 and 371.24 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.16 : 919.90 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.16/919.90 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.16x = 919.90 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.16x = 341,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,503.68/613.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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