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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.97, 921.02 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.97, 921.02 and 248.76 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.97 : 921.02 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.97/921.02 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.97x = 921.02 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.97x = 229,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,111.69/613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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