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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 795.08 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 795.08 and 164.71 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 795.08 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/795.08 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 795.08 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 130,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,955.23/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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