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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.01, 892.85 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.01, 892.85 and 367.24 is: 506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.01 : 892.85 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.01/892.85 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.01x = 892.85 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.01x = 327,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,888.40/647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.77

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