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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.18, 876.21 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.18, 876.21 and 367.10 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.18 : 876.21 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.18/876.21 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.18x = 876.21 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.18x = 321,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,656.69/584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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