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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.71, 921.01 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.71, 921.01 and 248.60 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.71 : 921.01 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.71/921.01 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.71x = 921.01 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.71x = 228,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,963.09/613.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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