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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 875.88 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 875.88 and 193.96 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 875.88 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/875.88 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 875.88 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 169,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,880.34/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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