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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 920.63 and 491.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 920.63 and 491.45 is: 737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 920.63 = 491.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/920.63 = 491.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 920.63 × 491.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 452,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,440.24/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.17

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