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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 794.04 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 794.04 and 164.22 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 794.04 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/794.04 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 794.04 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 130,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,397.25/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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