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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.91, 921.23 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.91, 921.23 and 289.28 is: 434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.91 : 921.23 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.91/921.23 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.91x = 921.23 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.91x = 266,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,491.97/613.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.09

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