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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.83 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.83 and 246.06 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.83 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.83 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.83 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 116,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,836.67/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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