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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.15, 994.77 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.15, 994.77 and 176.19 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.15 : 994.77 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.15/994.77 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.15x = 994.77 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.15x = 175,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,268.53/663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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