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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 476.01 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 476.01 and 226.94 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 476.01 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/476.01 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 476.01 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 108,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,023.33/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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