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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,636.48, 944,176.07 and 180,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,636.48, 944,176.07 and 180,254.96 is: 270,302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,636.48 : 944,176.07 = 180,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,636.48/944,176.07 = 180,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,636.48x = 944,176.07 × 180,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,636.48x = 170,192,419,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,192,419,730.81/629,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,302.67

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