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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 876.30 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 876.30 and 194.22 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 876.30 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/876.30 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 876.30 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 170,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,194.26/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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