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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.53, 920.44 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.53, 920.44 and 248.57 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.53 : 920.44 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.53/920.44 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.53x = 920.44 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.53x = 228,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,793.77/613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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