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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.43, 621.51 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.43, 621.51 and 140.44 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.43 : 621.51 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.43/621.51 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.43x = 621.51 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.43x = 87,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,284.86/414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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