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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,855.20, 826,282.80 and 550,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,855.20, 826,282.80 and 550,855.20 is: 826,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,855.20 : 826,282.80 = 550,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,855.20/826,282.80 = 550,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,855.20x = 826,282.80 × 550,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,855.20x = 455,162,177,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,162,177,050.56/550,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,282.80

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