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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.21, 1,335.32 and 584.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.21, 1,335.32 and 584.00 is: 876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.21 : 1,335.32 = 584.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.21/1,335.32 = 584.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.21x = 1,335.32 × 584.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.21x = 779,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,829.49/890.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.01

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