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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.57 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.57 and 190.04 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.57 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.57 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.57 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 97,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,976.82/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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