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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.74, 893.73 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.74, 893.73 and 367.94 is: 507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.74 : 893.73 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.74/893.73 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.74x = 893.73 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.74x = 328,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,842.63/647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.68

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