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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.09, 474.90 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.09, 474.90 and 213.14 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.09 : 474.90 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.09/474.90 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.09x = 474.90 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.09x = 101,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,220.57/344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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