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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.25, 993.37 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.25, 993.37 and 200.03 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.25 : 993.37 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.25/993.37 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.25x = 993.37 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.25x = 198,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,703.80/662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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