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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.11, 794.91 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.11, 794.91 and 164.90 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.11 : 794.91 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.11/794.91 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.11x = 794.91 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.11x = 131,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,079.36/530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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