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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.77, 920.37 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.77, 920.37 and 228.75 is: 343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.77 : 920.37 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.77/920.37 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.77x = 920.37 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.77x = 210,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,534.64/613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.02

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