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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 620.99 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 620.99 and 140.08 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 620.99 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/620.99 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 620.99 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 86,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,988.11/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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