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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.25, 876.09 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.25, 876.09 and 275.84 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.25 : 876.09 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.25/876.09 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.25x = 876.09 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.25x = 241,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,660.67/584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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