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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 665.98 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 665.98 and 119.34 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 665.98 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/665.98 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 665.98 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 79,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474.13/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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