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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.92, 920.68 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.92, 920.68 and 248.61 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.92 : 920.68 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.92/920.68 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.92x = 920.68 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.92x = 228,889.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,889.63/613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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