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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 515.04 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 515.04 and 222.40 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 515.04 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/515.04 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 515.04 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 114,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,544.90/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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