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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.34, 666.54 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.34, 666.54 and 119.70 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.34 : 666.54 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.34/666.54 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.34x = 666.54 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.34x = 79,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,784.84/444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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