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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 876.12 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 876.12 and 219 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 876.12 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/876.12 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 876.12 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 191,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,870.28/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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