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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 920.20 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 920.20 and 248.43 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 920.20 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/920.20 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 920.20 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 228,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,605.29/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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