Question

. If the first, third and fourth numbers in proportion are 8, 3 and 6 then the second number will be​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given

First term =9

Third term =8

Fourth term =24

Second term =?

Let the second term be x

9:x:8:24

⟹

x

9

=

24

8

⇒x×8=9×24

⇒x=

8

9×24

⇒x=

8

216

⇒x=27

Therefore the value of x is 27