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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.44 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.44 and 201.54 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.44 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.44 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.44 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 200,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,620.98/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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