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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 874.91 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 874.91 and 352.23 is: 527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 874.91 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/874.91 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 874.91 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 308,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,167.79/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.63

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