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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 621.62 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 621.62 and 140.55 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 621.62 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/621.62 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 621.62 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 87,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368.69/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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