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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.07, 802.61 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.07, 802.61 and 164.88 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.07 : 802.61 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.07/802.61 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.07x = 802.61 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.07x = 132,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,334.75/535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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