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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,663.48, 354,732.27 and 180,317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,663.48, 354,732.27 and 180,317.82 is: 270,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,663.48 : 354,732.27 = 180,317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,663.48/354,732.27 = 180,317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,663.48x = 354,732.27 × 180,317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,663.48x = 63,964,549,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,964,549,610.05/236,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,276.39

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