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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.71, 876.98 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.71, 876.98 and 219.44 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.71 : 876.98 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.71/876.98 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.71x = 876.98 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.71x = 192,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,447.23/584.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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