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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.05, 994.70 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.05, 994.70 and 200.81 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.05 : 994.70 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.05/994.70 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.05x = 994.70 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.05x = 199,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,748.70/663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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