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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 892.85 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 892.85 and 367.20 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 892.85 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/892.85 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 892.85 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 327,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,852.68/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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