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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.81, 876.04 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.81, 876.04 and 276.25 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.81 : 876.04 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.81/876.04 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.81x = 876.04 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.81x = 242,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,006.05/584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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