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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.17, 994.43 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.17, 994.43 and 200.86 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.17 : 994.43 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.17/994.43 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.17x = 994.43 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.17x = 199,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,740.21/663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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