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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,955.20, 1,099,432.80 and 555,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,955.20, 1,099,432.80 and 555,808.20 is: 833,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,955.20 : 1,099,432.80 = 555,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,955.20/1,099,432.80 = 555,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,955.20x = 1,099,432.80 × 555,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,955.20x = 611,073,765,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,073,765,588.96/732,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,712.30

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