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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.27, 920.57 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.27, 920.57 and 248.32 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.27 : 920.57 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.27/920.57 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.27x = 920.57 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.27x = 228,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,590.67/613.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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