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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 920.38 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 920.38 and 223.67 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 920.38 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/920.38 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 920.38 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 205,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,861.39/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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