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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,179.19, 351,268.29 and 180,948.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,179.19, 351,268.29 and 180,948.57 is: 271,422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,179.19 : 351,268.29 = 180,948.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,179.19/351,268.29 = 180,948.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,179.19x = 351,268.29 × 180,948.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,179.19x = 63,561,494,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,561,494,761.85/234,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,422.47

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