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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 621.07 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 621.07 and 208.62 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 621.07 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/621.07 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 621.07 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 129,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,567.99/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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