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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 876.06 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 876.06 and 194.07 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 876.06 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/876.06 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 876.06 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 170,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,016.96/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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