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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 475.47 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 475.47 and 211.68 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 475.47 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/475.47 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 475.47 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 100,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,647.49/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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