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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 876.05 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 876.05 and 276.01 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 876.05 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/876.05 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 876.05 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 241,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,798.56/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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