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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 665.90 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 665.90 and 119.30 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 665.90 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/665.90 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 665.90 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 79,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,441.87/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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