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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 473.95 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 473.95 and 322.98 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 473.95 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/473.95 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 473.95 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 153,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,076.37/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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