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Proportion Calculator.

Solve a/b = c/d for any missing value. Cross-multiply proportions and check ratios instantly.

a / b = c / d
Solved value (d)
8
Left Ratio (a÷b)0.75
Right Ratio (c÷d)0.75
As Percentage (a/b)75%

Why Use a Proportion Calculator?

Proportions show up in recipes, maps, finance, and homework. This free proportion calculator finds the missing number in a/b = c/d so you can scale recipes, convert units, or check equivalent ratios without doing the algebra by hand.

How to Solve a Proportion

a × d = b × c

Cross-multiply, then isolate the unknown. Example: if a/4 = 6/8, then a = (4 × 6) ÷ 8 = 3.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do you solve a proportion?

For a/b = c/d, cross-multiply: a × d = b × c. Then isolate the unknown. If x/b = c/d, then x = (b × c) / d.

What is the difference between a ratio and a proportion?

A ratio compares two quantities (like 3:4). A proportion states that two ratios are equal (like 3/4 = 6/8).

Can this calculator find any missing value?

Yes. Choose which of a, b, c, or d is unknown and enter the other three — the tool solves via cross-multiplication.