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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.05, 475.92 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.05, 475.92 and 220.86 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.05 : 475.92 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.05/475.92 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.05x = 475.92 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.05x = 105,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,111.69/345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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