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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 665.82 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 665.82 and 119.26 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 665.82 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/665.82 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 665.82 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 79,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,405.69/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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