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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 920.67 and 505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 920.67 and 505.34 is: 758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 920.67 = 505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/920.67 = 505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 920.67 × 505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 465,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,257.77/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.02

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