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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 893.14 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 893.14 and 367.42 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 893.14 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/893.14 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 893.14 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 328,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,158.09/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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