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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 921.20 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 921.20 and 317.66 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 921.20 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/921.20 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 921.20 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 292,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,622.20/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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