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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 475.01 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 475.01 and 246.13 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 475.01 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/475.01 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 475.01 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 116,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,912.98/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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