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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 892.72 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 892.72 and 367.26 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 892.72 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/892.72 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 892.72 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 327,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,860.35/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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