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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 995.63 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 995.63 and 201.43 is: 302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 995.63 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/995.63 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 995.63 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 200,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,547.39/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.20

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