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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 994.63 and 200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 994.63 and 200.77 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 994.63 = 200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/994.63 = 200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 994.63 × 200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 199,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,689.88/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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