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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,033.80, 344,726.70 and 182,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,033.80, 344,726.70 and 182,729.80 is: 273,837.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,033.80 : 344,726.70 = 182,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,033.80/344,726.70 = 182,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,033.80x = 344,726.70 × 182,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,033.80x = 62,991,840,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991,840,945.66/230,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,837.33

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