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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.69, 794.55 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.69, 794.55 and 164.47 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.69 : 794.55 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.69/794.55 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.69x = 794.55 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.69x = 130,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,681.83/529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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