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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.99, 894.22 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.99, 894.22 and 353.25 is: 487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.99 : 894.22 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.99/894.22 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.99x = 894.22 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.99x = 315,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,881.45/647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.48

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