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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,410.20, 350,137.08 and 180,878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,410.20, 350,137.08 and 180,878.64 is: 271,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,410.20 : 350,137.08 = 180,878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,410.20/350,137.08 = 180,878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,410.20x = 350,137.08 × 180,878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,410.20x = 63,332,318,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,318,843.97/233,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,334.84

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