Question

If x , 12 and 36 are in continuous proportion find value of x

Answer 1

If x , 12 , and 36 are in continuous proportion.


Finding the Value of X -

X : 12 = 12 : 36

36 * X = 12 * 12

36x = 144

X = 144/36

X = 4 .


The proportion will be - 4 : 12 : : 12 : 36

Check -

4/12 = 1/3

12/36 = 1/3 .

Hence :

$\bold{Answer : X = 4}$