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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.85, 622.14 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.85, 622.14 and 137.15 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.85 : 622.14 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.85/622.14 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.85x = 622.14 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.85x = 85,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,326.16/414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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