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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.05, 892.97 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.05, 892.97 and 367.18 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.05 : 892.97 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.05/892.97 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.05x = 892.97 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.05x = 327,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,880.72/647.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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