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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,291.70, 831,437.55 and 549,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,291.70, 831,437.55 and 549,042.90 is: 823,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,291.70 : 831,437.55 = 549,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,291.70/831,437.55 = 549,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,291.70x = 831,437.55 × 549,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,291.70x = 456,494,883,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,494,883,620.90/554,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,564.35

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