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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 876.91 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 876.91 and 219.18 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 876.91 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/876.91 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 876.91 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 192,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,200.59/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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