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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 666.17 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 666.17 and 119.47 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 666.17 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/666.17 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 666.17 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 79,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,586.73/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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