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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 893.75 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 893.75 and 367.90 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 893.75 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/893.75 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 893.75 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 328,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,808.79/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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