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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.48, 920.22 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.48, 920.22 and 168.74 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.48 : 920.22 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.48/920.22 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.48x = 920.22 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.48x = 155,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,281.32/613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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