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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 875.95 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 875.95 and 194.03 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 875.95 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/875.95 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 875.95 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 169,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,959.00/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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