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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,692.92, 944,261.28 and 180,311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,692.92, 944,261.28 and 180,311.67 is: 270,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,692.92 : 944,261.28 = 180,311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,692.92/944,261.28 = 180,311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,692.92x = 944,261.28 × 180,311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,692.92x = 170,261,328,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,261,328,313.14/629,692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,387.87

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