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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.86 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.86 and 213.12 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.86 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.86 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.86 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 101,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,202.16/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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