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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.74, 876.57 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.74, 876.57 and 219.25 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.74 : 876.57 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.74/876.57 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.74x = 876.57 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.74x = 192,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,187.97/584.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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