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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.77, 920.78 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.77, 920.78 and 325.14 is: 487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.77 : 920.78 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.77/920.78 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.77x = 920.78 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.77x = 299,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,382.41/613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.78

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