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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 793.95 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 793.95 and 164.14 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 793.95 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/793.95 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 793.95 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 130,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,318.95/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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