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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 876.15 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 876.15 and 194.02 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 876.15 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/876.15 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 876.15 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 169,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,988.43/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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