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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.13, 994.61 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.13, 994.61 and 176.14 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.13 : 994.61 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.13/994.61 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.13x = 994.61 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.13x = 175,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,189.72/663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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