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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,304.08, 355,824.90 and 180,398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,304.08, 355,824.90 and 180,398.34 is: 270,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,304.08 : 355,824.90 = 180,398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,304.08/355,824.90 = 180,398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,304.08x = 355,824.90 × 180,398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,304.08x = 64,190,221,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,190,221,290.67/237,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,497.76

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