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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.85, 894.02 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.85, 894.02 and 353.13 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.85 : 894.02 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.85/894.02 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.85x = 894.02 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.85x = 315,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,703.52/647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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