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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 994.26 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 994.26 and 200.52 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 994.26 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/994.26 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 994.26 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 199,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,364.53/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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