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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 995.08 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 995.08 and 201.04 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 995.08 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/995.08 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 995.08 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 200,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,044.90/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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