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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,879.93, 944,867.28 and 180,597.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,879.93, 944,867.28 and 180,597.23 is: 270,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,879.93 : 944,867.28 = 180,597.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,879.93/944,867.28 = 180,597.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,879.93x = 944,867.28 × 180,597.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,879.93x = 170,640,413,485.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,640,413,485.63/629,879.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,909.43

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