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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.11, 474.94 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.11, 474.94 and 269.27 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.11 : 474.94 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.11/474.94 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.11x = 474.94 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.11x = 127,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,885.75/344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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