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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.23, 920.11 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.23, 920.11 and 288.37 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.23 : 920.11 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.23/920.11 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.23x = 920.11 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.23x = 265,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,332.12/613.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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