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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.43, 666.64 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.43, 666.64 and 119.79 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.43 : 666.64 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.43/666.64 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.43x = 666.64 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.43x = 79,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,856.21/444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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