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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 894 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 894 and 473.92 is: 654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 894 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/894 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 894 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 423,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,684.48/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.00

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