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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.51, 920.46 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.51, 920.46 and 248.61 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.51 : 920.46 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.51/920.46 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.51x = 920.46 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.51x = 228,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,830.96/613.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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