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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 994.67 and 200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 994.67 and 200.83 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 994.67 = 200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/994.67 = 200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 994.67 × 200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 199,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,759.58/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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