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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 476.00 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 476.00 and 220.84 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 476.00 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/476.00 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 476.00 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 105,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,119.66/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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