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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 793.96 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 793.96 and 164.07 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 793.96 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/793.96 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 793.96 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 130,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,265.02/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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