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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.04, 876.48 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.04, 876.48 and 367.84 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.04 : 876.48 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.04/876.48 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.04x = 876.48 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.04x = 322,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,404.40/585.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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