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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 622.18 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 622.18 and 140.94 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 622.18 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/622.18 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 622.18 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 87,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,690.23/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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