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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,872.32, 944,524.08 and 180,490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,872.32, 944,524.08 and 180,490.26 is: 270,653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,872.32 : 944,524.08 = 180,490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,872.32/944,524.08 = 180,490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,872.32x = 944,524.08 × 180,490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,872.32x = 170,477,396,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,477,396,775.46/629,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,653.90

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