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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 876.95 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 876.95 and 219.69 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 876.95 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/876.95 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 876.95 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 192,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,654.40/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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