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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 920.87 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 920.87 and 223.93 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 920.87 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/920.87 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 920.87 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 206,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,204.70/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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