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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 876.52 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 876.52 and 219.41 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 876.52 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/876.52 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 876.52 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 192,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,316.43/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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