Question

find the value of x in each of the following proportions (a) 2:3:X:6​

Answer 1

Answer:

a ) x = 4

Given that ;

2 : 3 : : x : 6

Product of Means = Product of Extremes

3 × x = 2 × 6

3x = 12

x = 12 / 3

Hence ;

x = 4

Proof :

Product of Means = Product of Extremes

3 × x = 2 × 6

Substitute x value ;

x = 4

3 × 4 = 2 × 6

12 = 12