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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 490.06 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 490.06 and 344.64 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 490.06 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/490.06 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 490.06 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 168,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,892.77/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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