An equation stating that two ratios are equal is called a proportion.

Method 1:

Ratio of the first fraction

Ratio of the second fraction

Check the ratios of fractions.

The ratios are not equal. So, the ratios form a disproportion.

Method 2:

Write the equation

According to Means-extremes Property of proportion: If, then .

                        (Cross products)

                               (Multiply: )

The cross products are not equal. So, the ratios form a disproportion.

No, the ratios form a disproportion.