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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.81, 875.76 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.81, 875.76 and 352.96 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.81 : 875.76 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.81/875.76 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.81x = 875.76 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.81x = 309,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,108.25/583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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