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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,661.02, 354,728.58 and 180,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,661.02, 354,728.58 and 180,315.37 is: 270,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,661.02 : 354,728.58 = 180,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,661.02/354,728.58 = 180,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,661.02x = 354,728.58 × 180,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,661.02x = 63,963,013,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963,013,371.25/236,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,272.71

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