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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.07, 875.93 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.07, 875.93 and 310.01 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.07 : 875.93 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.07/875.93 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.07x = 875.93 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.07x = 271,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,549.44/584.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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