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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.77, 920.61 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.77, 920.61 and 197.29 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.77 : 920.61 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.77/920.61 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.77x = 920.61 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.77x = 181,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,627.15/613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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