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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 795.15 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 795.15 and 164.73 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 795.15 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/795.15 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 795.15 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 130,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,985.06/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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