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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.54, 920.31 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.54, 920.31 and 180.70 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.54 : 920.31 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.54/920.31 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.54x = 920.31 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.54x = 166,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,300.02/613.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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