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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 993.78 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 993.78 and 200.33 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 993.78 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/993.78 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 993.78 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 199,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,083.95/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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