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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.55, 920.69 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.55, 920.69 and 248.37 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.55 : 920.69 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.55/920.69 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.55x = 920.69 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.55x = 228,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,670.53/613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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