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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.07, 621.14 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.07, 621.14 and 140.18 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.07 : 621.14 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.07/621.14 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.07x = 621.14 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.07x = 87,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,067.60/414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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