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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 876.08 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 876.08 and 151.22 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 876.08 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/876.08 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 876.08 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 132,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,480.82/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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