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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.93, 667.38 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.93, 667.38 and 120.31 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.93 : 667.38 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.93/667.38 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.93x = 667.38 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.93x = 80,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,290.37/444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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