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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 475.37 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 475.37 and 195.06 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 475.37 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/475.37 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 475.37 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 92,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,725.67/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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