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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.65, 920.48 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.65, 920.48 and 431.86 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.65 : 920.48 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.65/920.48 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.65x = 920.48 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.65x = 397,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,518.49/613.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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