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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.11, 876.04 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.11, 876.04 and 194.13 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.11 : 876.04 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.11/876.04 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.11x = 876.04 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.11x = 170,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,065.65/584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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