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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 795.01 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 795.01 and 164.75 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 795.01 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/795.01 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 795.01 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 130,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,974.82/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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