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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,667.96, 523,282.20 and 180,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,667.96, 523,282.20 and 180,237.84 is: 270,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,667.96 : 523,282.20 = 180,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,667.96/523,282.20 = 180,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,667.96x = 523,282.20 × 180,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,667.96x = 94,315,253,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,315,253,438.45/348,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,501.64

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