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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 621.07 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 621.07 and 140.17 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 621.07 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/621.07 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 621.07 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 87,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,055.38/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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