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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.83, 920.22 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.83, 920.22 and 266.90 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.83 : 920.22 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.83/920.22 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.83x = 920.22 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.83x = 245,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,606.72/613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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