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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 666.33 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 666.33 and 119.60 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 666.33 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/666.33 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 666.33 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 79,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.07/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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