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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 994.20 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 994.20 and 200.46 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 994.20 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/994.20 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 994.20 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 199,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,297.33/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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