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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.99, 921.08 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.99, 921.08 and 248.79 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.99 : 921.08 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.99/921.08 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.99x = 921.08 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.99x = 229,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,155.49/613.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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