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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 479.48 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 479.48 and 344.22 is: 474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 479.48 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/479.48 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 479.48 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 165,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,044.21/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.64

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