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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.11, 474.79 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.11, 474.79 and 219.73 is: 303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.11 : 474.79 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.11/474.79 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.11x = 474.79 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.11x = 104,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,325.61/344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.18

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