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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.48, 920.22 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.48, 920.22 and 174.74 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.48 : 920.22 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.48/920.22 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.48x = 920.22 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.48x = 160,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,799.24/613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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