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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 665.85 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 665.85 and 119.35 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 665.85 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/665.85 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 665.85 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 79,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,469.20/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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