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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.28, 920.28 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.28, 920.28 and 228.56 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.28 : 920.28 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.28/920.28 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.28x = 920.28 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.28x = 210,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,339.20/613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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