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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.94 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.94 and 201.66 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.94 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.94 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.94 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 200,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,841.26/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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