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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,096.76, 350,221.28 and 180,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,096.76, 350,221.28 and 180,381.80 is: 269,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,096.76 : 350,221.28 = 180,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,096.76/350,221.28 = 180,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,096.76x = 350,221.28 × 180,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,096.76x = 63,173,544,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,173,544,884.70/234,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,860.83

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