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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 475.82 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 475.82 and 195.44 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 475.82 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/475.82 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 475.82 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 92,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,990.90/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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