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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 515.95 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 515.95 and 223.10 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 515.95 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/515.95 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 515.95 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 115,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,108.45/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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