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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 475.81 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 475.81 and 195.43 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 475.81 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/475.81 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 475.81 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 92,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,987.55/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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