
Rule of three
Find the fourth value in a direct proportion from three known values.
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Method and assumptions
Method version 1.0.0 · Updated
Direct proportion
Formula: X = B × C ÷ A
A corresponds to B, C corresponds to X. Example: if 3 items cost $12, then 5 items cost $20. Use the same units for A and C. This calculation assumes direct proportionality.
- a
- A — reference quantity
- b
- B — value corresponding to A
- c
- C — new quantity
Deterministic floating-point calculation. The displayed result is rounded to a maximum of 12 significant digits.