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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 475 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 475 and 219.88 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 475 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/475 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 475 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 104,443
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,443/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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