Learn How to Calculate Proportion - Formula, Example

Definition:

If two ratios or quantities are equivalent, then they are said to be in proportion.

Example:

Find out the proportion value of 'c', if the values of A,B and D are 3/4 and ?/8 ?

Given,

A= 3 B= 4 D= 8

To Find,

Proportion value of 'c'

Solution:

Substitute the given values in the formula to find the proportion value,

Proportion =A * D / B
= 3 * 8 / 4
= 6