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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.77, 622.16 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.77, 622.16 and 140.84 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.77 : 622.16 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.77/622.16 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.77x = 622.16 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.77x = 87,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,625.01/414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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