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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.95, 920.91 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.95, 920.91 and 151.71 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.95 : 920.91 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.95/920.91 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.95x = 920.91 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.95x = 139,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,711.26/613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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