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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 793.97 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 793.97 and 164.01 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 793.97 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/793.97 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 793.97 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 130,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,218.20/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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