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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 795.32 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 795.32 and 164.89 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 795.32 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/795.32 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 795.32 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 131,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,140.31/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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