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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.37, 920.48 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.37, 920.48 and 248.20 is: 372.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.37 : 920.48 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.37/920.48 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.37x = 920.48 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.37x = 228,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,459.59/613.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.46

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