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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,577.18, 825,865.77 and 550,577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,577.18, 825,865.77 and 550,577.18 is: 825,865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,577.18 : 825,865.77 = 550,577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,577.18/825,865.77 = 550,577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,577.18x = 825,865.77 × 550,577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,577.18x = 454,702,842,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,702,842,575.80/550,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,865.77

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