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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 666.83 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 666.83 and 119.93 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 666.83 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/666.83 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 666.83 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 79,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973.64/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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