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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,543.70, 829,003.35 and 553,543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,543.70, 829,003.35 and 553,543.70 is: 829,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,543.70 : 829,003.35 = 553,543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,543.70/829,003.35 = 553,543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,543.70x = 829,003.35 × 553,543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,543.70x = 458,889,581,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,889,581,671.40/553,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,003.35

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