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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 891.57 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 891.57 and 366.27 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 891.57 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/891.57 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 891.57 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 326,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,554.98/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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