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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 474.95 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 474.95 and 213.05 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 474.95 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/474.95 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 474.95 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 101,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,184.66/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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