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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.07, 994.62 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.07, 994.62 and 200.85 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.07 : 994.62 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.07/994.62 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.07x = 994.62 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.07x = 199,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,769.43/663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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