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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 795.13 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 795.13 and 164.77 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 795.13 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/795.13 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 795.13 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 131,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,009.18/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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