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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.83, 920.81 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.83, 920.81 and 181.11 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.83 : 920.81 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.83/920.81 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.83x = 920.81 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.83x = 166,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,766.99/613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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