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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.53, 994.02 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.53, 994.02 and 200.32 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.53 : 994.02 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.53/994.02 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.53x = 994.02 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.53x = 199,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,125.57/662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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