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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.41, 794.13 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.41, 794.13 and 164.20 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.41 : 794.13 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.41/794.13 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.41x = 794.13 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.41x = 130,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,396.15/529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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