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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 996.19 and 201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 996.19 and 201.91 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 996.19 = 201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/996.19 = 201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 996.19 × 201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 201,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,135.74/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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