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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 474.93 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 474.93 and 211.35 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 474.93 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/474.93 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 474.93 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 100,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,376.46/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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