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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,473.74, 349,549.65 and 181,491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,473.74, 349,549.65 and 181,491.18 is: 271,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,473.74 : 349,549.65 = 181,491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,473.74/349,549.65 = 181,491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,473.74x = 349,549.65 × 181,491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,473.74x = 63,440,178,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440,178,447.09/233,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,722.97

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