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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.07, 621.12 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.07, 621.12 and 140.08 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.07 : 621.12 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.07/621.12 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.07x = 621.12 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.07x = 87,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,006.49/414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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