Home / 529.74-794.43-164.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 794.43 and 164.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 794.43 and 164.52 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 794.43 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/794.43 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 794.43 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 130,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,699.62/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.