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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.97, 919.76 and 548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.97, 919.76 and 548.71 is: 821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.97 : 919.76 = 548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.97/919.76 = 548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.97x = 919.76 × 548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.97x = 504,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,680.58/613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.99

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