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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 895.64 and 369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 895.64 and 369.25 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 895.64 = 369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/895.64 = 369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 895.64 × 369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 330,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,715.07/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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