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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 475.11 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 475.11 and 292.86 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 475.11 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/475.11 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 475.11 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 139,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,140.71/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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