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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 876.83 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 876.83 and 219.29 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 876.83 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/876.83 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 876.83 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 192,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,274.57/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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