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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,264,145.80, 832,896,218.70 and 283,166,353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,264,145.80, 832,896,218.70 and 283,166,353.80 is: 424,749,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,264,145.80 : 832,896,218.70 = 283,166,353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,264,145.80/832,896,218.70 = 283,166,353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,264,145.80x = 832,896,218.70 × 283,166,353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,264,145.80x = 235,848,185,343,086,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,848,185,343,086,400/555,264,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,749,530.70

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