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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 892.46 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 892.46 and 594.72 is: 820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 892.46 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/892.46 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 892.46 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 530,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,763.81/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.35

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