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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 876.66 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 876.66 and 219.08 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 876.66 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/876.66 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 876.66 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 192,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,058.67/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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