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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.81, 920.92 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.81, 920.92 and 248.40 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.81 : 920.92 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.81/920.92 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.81x = 920.92 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.81x = 228,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,756.53/613.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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