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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.54, 893.58 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.54, 893.58 and 367.80 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.54 : 893.58 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.54/893.58 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.54x = 893.58 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.54x = 328,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,658.72/647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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