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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 919.65 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 919.65 and 248.20 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 919.65 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/919.65 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 919.65 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 228,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,257.13/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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