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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.66 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.66 and 140.46 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.66 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.66 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.66 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 87,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,318.36/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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