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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.75, 994.23 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.75, 994.23 and 200.47 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.75 : 994.23 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.75/994.23 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.75x = 994.23 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.75x = 199,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,313.29/662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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