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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 476.10 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 476.10 and 220.66 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 476.10 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/476.10 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 476.10 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 105,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,056.23/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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