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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 876.18 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 876.18 and 276.24 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 876.18 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/876.18 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 876.18 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 242,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,035.96/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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