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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.69, 622.07 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.69, 622.07 and 140.86 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.69 : 622.07 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.69/622.07 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.69x = 622.07 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.69x = 87,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,624.78/414.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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