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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,232.72, 934,851.24 and 180,000.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,232.72, 934,851.24 and 180,000.72 is: 270,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,232.72 : 934,851.24 = 180,000.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,232.72/934,851.24 = 180,000.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,232.72x = 934,851.24 × 180,000.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,232.72x = 168,273,896,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,273,896,292.89/623,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,001.70

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