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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.58, 920.41 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.58, 920.41 and 248.27 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.58 : 920.41 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.58/920.41 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.58x = 920.41 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.58x = 228,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,504.97/613.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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