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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,667.88, 354,738.84 and 180,322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,667.88, 354,738.84 and 180,322.21 is: 270,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,667.88 : 354,738.84 = 180,322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,667.88/354,738.84 = 180,322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,667.88x = 354,738.84 × 180,322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,667.88x = 63,967,291,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,967,291,601.64/236,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,282.95

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