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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.91, 802.45 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.91, 802.45 and 164.64 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.91 : 802.45 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.91/802.45 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.91x = 802.45 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.91x = 132,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,115.86/534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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