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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 474.64 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 474.64 and 219.68 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 474.64 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/474.64 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 474.64 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 104,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,268.92/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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