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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.91, 807.15 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.91, 807.15 and 322.92 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.91 : 807.15 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.91/807.15 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.91x = 807.15 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.91x = 260,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,644.88/584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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