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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 474.74 and 219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 474.74 and 219.82 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 474.74 = 219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/474.74 = 219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 474.74 × 219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 104,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,356.71/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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