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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.86, 920.44 and 540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.86, 920.44 and 540.90 is: 811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.86 : 920.44 = 540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.86/920.44 = 540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.86x = 920.44 × 540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.86x = 497,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,861.19/613.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.04

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