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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,995.40, 826,826.70 and 551,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,995.40, 826,826.70 and 551,995.40 is: 826,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,995.40 : 826,826.70 = 551,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,995.40/826,826.70 = 551,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,995.40x = 826,826.70 × 551,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,995.40x = 456,404,534,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,404,534,997.18/551,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,826.70

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