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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.41, 920.12 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.41, 920.12 and 248.46 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.41 : 920.12 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.41/920.12 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.41x = 920.12 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.41x = 228,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,609.08/613.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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