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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 621.15 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 621.15 and 121.55 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 621.15 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/621.15 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 621.15 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 75,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,497.07/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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