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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 621.23 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 621.23 and 121.64 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 621.23 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/621.23 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 621.23 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 75,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,568.27/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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