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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 875.28 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 875.28 and 295.68 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 875.28 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/875.28 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 875.28 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 258,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,802.79/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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