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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,663.29, 354,731.98 and 180,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,663.29, 354,731.98 and 180,317.64 is: 270,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,663.29 : 354,731.98 = 180,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,663.29/354,731.98 = 180,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,663.29x = 354,731.98 × 180,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,663.29x = 63,964,433,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,964,433,466.13/236,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,276.11

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