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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.95, 620.68 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.95, 620.68 and 139.90 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.95 : 620.68 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.95/620.68 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.95x = 620.68 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.95x = 86,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,833.13/413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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