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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.22, 666.23 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.22, 666.23 and 119.62 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.22 : 666.23 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.22/666.23 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.22x = 666.23 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.22x = 79,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,691.93/444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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