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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 920.62 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 920.62 and 248.54 is: 372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 920.62 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/920.62 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 920.62 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 228,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,805.20/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.79

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