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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.01, 666.02 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.01, 666.02 and 119.38 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.01 : 666.02 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.01/666.02 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.01x = 666.02 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.01x = 79,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,509.47/444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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