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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 517.05 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 517.05 and 336.30 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 517.05 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/517.05 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 517.05 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 173,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,883.92/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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