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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.63, 920.58 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.63, 920.58 and 228.88 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.63 : 920.58 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.63/920.58 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.63x = 920.58 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.63x = 210,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,702.35/613.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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