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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 475.00 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 475.00 and 218.19 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 475.00 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/475.00 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 475.00 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 103,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,639.16/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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