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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.83, 665.75 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.83, 665.75 and 119.19 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.83 : 665.75 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.83/665.75 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.83x = 665.75 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.83x = 79,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,350.74/443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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