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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.75, 794.70 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.75, 794.70 and 164.54 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.75 : 794.70 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.75/794.70 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.75x = 794.70 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.75x = 130,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,759.94/529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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