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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 622.06 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 622.06 and 140.81 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 622.06 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/622.06 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 622.06 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 87,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,589.60/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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