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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622.19 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622.19 and 140.85 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622.19 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622.19 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622.19 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 87,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,635.46/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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