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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.75, 474.73 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.75, 474.73 and 295.52 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.75 : 474.73 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.75/474.73 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.75x = 474.73 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.75x = 140,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,289.10/344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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