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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 476.19 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 476.19 and 220.69 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 476.19 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/476.19 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 476.19 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 105,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,090.37/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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