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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 893.76 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 893.76 and 367.98 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 893.76 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/893.76 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 893.76 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 328,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,885.80/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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