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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 802.04 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 802.04 and 164.51 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 802.04 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/802.04 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 802.04 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 131,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,941.78/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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