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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 620.97 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 620.97 and 140.09 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 620.97 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/620.97 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 620.97 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 86,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,991.69/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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