Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Find the fourth proportional to 8, 14 and 24

Options:

42

26

40

36

Correct Answer:

42

Explanation:

Fourth proportion to a, b, c = $\frac{b\; \times\;c}{a}$

Fourth proportion to 8, 14, 24 = $\frac{14\; \times\;24}{8}$

                                            = 42