Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 13)
13.
The fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 is:
18
24
19
20
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 be x.

Then, 5 : 8 : 15 : x

5x = (8 x 15)

x = (8 x 15) = 24.
5

Discussion:
34 comments Page 4 of 4.

Riba said:   8 years ago
@Kirshna.

The answer is 32.
8/15 = x/60.

Kirshna said:   9 years ago
If 60 is the fourth proportional to 8, 15 and x ; find x.

Please solve this.

Jaskaran said:   1 decade ago
How come 5x ? Please explain in detail.

Ramesh said:   9 years ago
They asked. How 5th proportional?


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