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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.85, 920.77 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.85, 920.77 and 223.83 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.85 : 920.77 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.85/920.77 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.85x = 920.77 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.85x = 206,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,095.39/613.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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