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Year 7 maths · B.13 · Proportional relationships

Solve proportions with x in any position

Cross-multiply, then divide to get x on its own.

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  1. Solve the proportion for x: 4/x = 4/12

    Answer: 12

  2. Solve the proportion for x: 2/5 = 4/x

    Answer: 10

  3. Solve the proportion for x: 4/x = 3/9

    Answer: 12

Tip: Cross-multiply, then divide to get x on its own.

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