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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 622.13 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 622.13 and 140.82 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 622.13 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/622.13 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 622.13 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 87,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,607.64/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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