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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.07, 802.38 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.07, 802.38 and 164.75 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.07 : 802.38 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.07/802.38 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.07x = 802.38 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.07x = 132,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,194.11/535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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