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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 876.03 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 876.03 and 151.14 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 876.03 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/876.03 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 876.03 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 132,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,403.17/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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