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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,403.82, 350,127.45 and 180,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,403.82, 350,127.45 and 180,872.08 is: 271,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,403.82 : 350,127.45 = 180,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,403.82/350,127.45 = 180,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,403.82x = 350,127.45 × 180,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,403.82x = 63,328,280,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,328,280,146.60/233,403.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,324.95

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