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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 920.86 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 920.86 and 181.06 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 920.86 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/920.86 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 920.86 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 166,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,728.16/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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