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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.43, 995.33 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.43, 995.33 and 201.23 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.43 : 995.33 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.43/995.33 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.43x = 995.33 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.43x = 200,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,284.27/663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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