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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 795.12 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 795.12 and 164.97 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 795.12 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/795.12 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 795.12 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 131,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,170.33/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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