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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.75, 994.10 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.75, 994.10 and 200.54 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.75 : 994.10 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.75/994.10 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.75x = 994.10 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.75x = 199,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,350.84/662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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