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Proportion Calculator

Solve proportions a/b = c/d for the fourth term — recipes, maps, dosages scale correctly. Double a 4-serving recipe to 10 without breaking ratios — free, runs locally.

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How to Use the Proportion Calculator

1. Enter A, B, and C

All three knowns — the tool always solves for D = (B × C) ÷ A.

2. Read the fourth term

Cross-multiplied solution with the equation shown.

3. Verify by substitution

Plug the answer back — both sides must match exactly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I scale a recipe with proportions?

Set servings over ingredients with the unknown last: A=4, B=500g flour, C=10 gives D = (500 × 10) ÷ 4 = 1250g. The tool cross-multiplies for the fourth term — scaling that never breaks the taste balance.

What is cross-multiplication?

For a/b = c/d, a×d equals b×c — the tool solves that equation for the fourth term D only. Rearrange by hand first if a different term is the unknown.

Can it handle percentages as ratios?

Yes — 30% is the ratio 30/100. Put the unknown last: A=100, B=450, C=30 gives D = (450 × 30) ÷ 100 = 135.

Do my recipe numbers leave the browser?

No — solving runs locally in your browser. Numbers never leave your device.

Last updated October 2026