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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 474.52 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 474.52 and 233.60 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 474.52 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/474.52 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 474.52 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 110,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,847.87/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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