To divide a line segment in the ratio , draw a ray such that is an acute angle, then draw a ray parallel to and the points and are located at equal distances on ray and , respectively. Then the points joined are:
Let's find the point of intersection of points:
According to the given details, we know that
A line segment AB in the ratio .
So,
Listed below are the steps of construction :
1. Draw a ray , an acute angle .
2. Draw a ray , angle = angle .
3. Now, position the points on and .
(Because )
4. Join .
intersect at a point .