Question

The first second and fourth terms of a proportionate 12,36and24respectively.find the third term

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the third term be x..

• 12/36=x/24
• 36x=24×12
• 36x=288
• x=288/36
• x=8 (third term)

so putting the value of x we get

12/36=8/24

• 36×8=12×24
• 288=288