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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,268, 933,402 and 179,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,268, 933,402 and 179,036 is: 268,554

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,268 : 933,402 = 179,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,268/933,402 = 179,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,268x = 933,402 × 179,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,268x = 167,112,560,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,112,560,472/622,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,554

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