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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 475.80 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 475.80 and 220.29 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 475.80 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/475.80 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 475.80 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 104,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,813.98/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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