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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.63, 621.94 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.63, 621.94 and 140.65 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.63 : 621.94 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.63/621.94 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.63x = 621.94 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.63x = 87,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,475.86/414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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