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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 894 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 894 and 411.96 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 894 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/894 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 894 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 368,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,292.24/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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