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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 474.68 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 474.68 and 219.92 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 474.68 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/474.68 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 474.68 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 104,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,389.80/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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