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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 666.93 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 666.93 and 120 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 666.93 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/666.93 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 666.93 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 80,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,031.60/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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