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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 995.95 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 995.95 and 201.86 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 995.95 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/995.95 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 995.95 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 201,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,040.34/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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