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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.83, 920.16 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.83, 920.16 and 393.84 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.83 : 920.16 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.83/920.16 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.83x = 920.16 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.83x = 362,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,399.27/613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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