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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,999.55, 832,499.33 and 554,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,999.55, 832,499.33 and 554,999.55 is: 832,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,999.55 : 832,499.33 = 554,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,999.55/832,499.33 = 554,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,999.55x = 832,499.33 × 554,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,999.55x = 462,036,750,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,036,750,750.30/554,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,499.33

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