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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.11, 994.63 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.11, 994.63 and 176.16 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.11 : 994.63 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.11/994.63 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.11x = 994.63 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.11x = 175,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,214.02/663.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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