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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,675.12, 350,179.32 and 180,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,675.12, 350,179.32 and 180,164.72 is: 269,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,675.12 : 350,179.32 = 180,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,675.12/350,179.32 = 180,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,675.12x = 350,179.32 × 180,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,675.12x = 63,089,959,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,089,959,137.59/233,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,990.06

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