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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 666 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 666 and 119.43 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 666 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/666 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 666 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 79,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,540.38/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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