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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.83, 876.70 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.83, 876.70 and 219.34 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.83 : 876.70 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.83/876.70 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.83x = 876.70 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.83x = 192,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,295.38/584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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