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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 584.01 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 584.01 and 276.08 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 584.01 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/584.01 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 584.01 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 161,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,234.94/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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