3/4 = 4/x, Solve for x

Solve 3/4 = 4/x

How to solve 3/4 = 4/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 3/4 = 4/x

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

3x = 4 × 4

Divide both sides by 3, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 3x/3 = 4 × 4/3

x = 16/3 or, x = 5.33