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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.89, 620.84 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.89, 620.84 and 140.00 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.89 : 620.84 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.89/620.84 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.89x = 620.84 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.89x = 86,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,918.45/413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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