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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.06, 794.97 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.06, 794.97 and 164.76 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.06 : 794.97 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.06/794.97 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.06x = 794.97 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.06x = 130,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,979.26/530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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