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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 893.55 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 893.55 and 367.83 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 893.55 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/893.55 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 893.55 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 328,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,673.12/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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