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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,175.59, 350,895.46 and 180,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,175.59, 350,895.46 and 180,997.73 is: 271,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,175.59 : 350,895.46 = 180,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,175.59/350,895.46 = 180,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,175.59x = 350,895.46 × 180,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,175.59x = 63,511,281,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511,281,727.31/234,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,212.22

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