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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 994.53 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 994.53 and 176.06 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 994.53 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/994.53 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 994.53 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 175,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,100.10/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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