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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 920.04 and 288.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 920.04 and 288.79 is: 433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 920.04 = 288.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/920.04 = 288.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 920.04 × 288.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 265,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,698.35/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.27

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