If p is the third proportional to 3, 9, then what is the fourth proportional to 6, p, 4?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Third proportion to a, b = $\frac{b\; \times\; b}{a}$
Third proportion to 3, 9 = $\frac{9\; \times\; 9}{3}$
p = 27
Fourth proportion to a, b, c = $\frac{b\; \times\;c}{a}$
Fourth proportion to 6, p(27), 4 = $\frac{27\; \times\; 4}{6}$ = 18