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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622.23 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622.23 and 140.91 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622.23 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622.23 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622.23 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 87,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,678.43/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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