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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 469.07 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 469.07 and 215.51 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 469.07 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/469.07 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 469.07 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 101,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,088.69/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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