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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.02, 892.90 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.02, 892.90 and 367.26 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.02 : 892.90 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.02/892.90 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.02x = 892.90 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.02x = 327,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,926.45/647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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