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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.83, 807.04 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.83, 807.04 and 322.84 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.83 : 807.04 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.83/807.04 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.83x = 807.04 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.83x = 260,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,544.79/584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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