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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.80, 920.97 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.80, 920.97 and 289.44 is: 434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.80 : 920.97 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.80/920.97 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.80x = 920.97 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.80x = 266,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,565.56/613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.29

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