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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 475.56 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 475.56 and 195.24 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 475.56 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/475.56 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 475.56 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 92,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,848.33/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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