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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,314.70, 828,659.85 and 553,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,314.70, 828,659.85 and 553,314.70 is: 828,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,314.70 : 828,659.85 = 553,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,314.70/828,659.85 = 553,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,314.70x = 828,659.85 × 553,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,314.70x = 458,509,676,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,509,676,304.80/553,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,659.85

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