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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 795.14 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 795.14 and 164.74 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 795.14 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/795.14 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 795.14 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 130,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,991.36/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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