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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.19, 876.87 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.19, 876.87 and 367.92 is: 552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.19 : 876.87 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.19/876.87 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.19x = 876.87 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.19x = 322,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,618.01/584.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.25

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