Question

Find the fourth proportional to 5,6 and 8

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey frnd..

Here is ur ans...

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the forth proportional of 5, 6 and 8 be = x

Thn 5 : 6 :: 8 : x

Also product of extremes = product of means

5x = 48

x = 9.6

Hope this helps...

Answer 2

Answer:

9.6

Step-by-step explanation:

let the fourth proportion be X

then 5,6,8,X are in proportion

then 5:6::8:X

5x = 6*8

5x = 48

x = 48/5

X = 9.6