Proportion Solver

Solve a proportion: if a/b = c/x, find x. Cross-multiplication solver.

X

12.0000

Ratio Left0.750000
Ratio Right0.750000

How to Solve a Proportion

Setup

a/b = c/x

Cross-Multiplication

a × x = b × c

x = (b × c) / a

Verification

After solving, check that a/b equals c/x.

Example Calculation

If 3/4 = 9/x, find x.

  1. 013/4 = 9/x
  2. 02Cross multiply: 3x = 4 × 9 = 36
  3. 03x = 36/3 = 12
  4. 04Check: 3/4 = 0.75, 9/12 = 0.75

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