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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.63, 893.58 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.63, 893.58 and 367.84 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.63 : 893.58 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.63/893.58 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.63x = 893.58 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.63x = 328,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,690.00/647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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