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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 892.95 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 892.95 and 367.29 is: 506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 892.95 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/892.95 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 892.95 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 327,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,971.61/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.86

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