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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.26 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.26 and 140.92 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.26 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.26 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.26 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 87,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,690.43/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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