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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 893.60 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 893.60 and 367.76 is: 507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 893.60 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/893.60 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 893.60 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 328,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,625.87/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.49

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