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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.86, 920.52 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.86, 920.52 and 248.64 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.86 : 920.52 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.86/920.52 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.86x = 920.52 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.86x = 228,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,878.09/613.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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