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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 666.69 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 666.69 and 119.81 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 666.69 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/666.69 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 666.69 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 79,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,876.13/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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