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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,636.49, 944,176.08 and 180,254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,636.49, 944,176.08 and 180,254.97 is: 270,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,636.49 : 944,176.08 = 180,254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,636.49/944,176.08 = 180,254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,636.49x = 944,176.08 × 180,254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,636.49x = 170,192,430,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,192,430,975.12/629,636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,302.68

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