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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.61, 920.41 and 248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.61, 920.41 and 248.65 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.61 : 920.41 = 248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.61/920.41 = 248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.61x = 920.41 × 248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.61x = 228,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,857.02/613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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