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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 876.75 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 876.75 and 410.46 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 876.75 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/876.75 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 876.75 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 359,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,870.81/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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