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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.77, 622.12 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.77, 622.12 and 140.83 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.77 : 622.12 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.77/622.12 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.77x = 622.12 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.77x = 87,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,613.59/414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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