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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.67, 920.34 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.67, 920.34 and 174.96 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.67 : 920.34 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.67/920.34 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.67x = 920.34 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.67x = 161,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,022.69/613.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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