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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.73, 621.93 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.73, 621.93 and 140.74 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.73 : 621.93 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.73/621.93 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.73x = 621.93 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.73x = 87,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,527.32/414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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