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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 795.22 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 795.22 and 164.86 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 795.22 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/795.22 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 795.22 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 131,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,099.81/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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