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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 479.41 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 479.41 and 344.44 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 479.41 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/479.41 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 479.41 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 165,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,127.72/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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