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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 807.04 and 322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 807.04 and 322.85 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 807.04 = 322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/807.04 = 322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 807.04 × 322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 260,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,552.86/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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