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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 474.75 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 474.75 and 219.52 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 474.75 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/474.75 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 474.75 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 104,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,217.12/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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