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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,260, 933,390 and 179,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,260, 933,390 and 179,028 is: 268,542

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,260 : 933,390 = 179,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,260/933,390 = 179,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,260x = 933,390 × 179,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,260x = 167,102,944,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,102,944,920/622,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,542

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