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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 475.83 and 213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 475.83 and 213.67 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 475.83 = 213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/475.83 = 213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 475.83 × 213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 101,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,667.15/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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