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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 920.60 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 920.60 and 223.92 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 920.60 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/920.60 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 920.60 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 206,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,139.63/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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