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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.95, 920.76 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.95, 920.76 and 181 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.95 : 920.76 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.95/920.76 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.95x = 920.76 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.95x = 166,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,657.56/613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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