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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.70, 920.68 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.70, 920.68 and 180.82 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.70 : 920.68 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.70/920.68 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.70x = 920.68 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.70x = 166,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,477.36/613.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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