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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,733.80, 350,082.30 and 180,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,733.80, 350,082.30 and 180,972.20 is: 271,056.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,733.80 : 350,082.30 = 180,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,733.80/350,082.30 = 180,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,733.80x = 350,082.30 × 180,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,733.80x = 63,355,164,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,355,164,012.06/233,733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,056.92

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