9/4 = 4/x, Solve for x

Solve 9/4 = 4/x

How to solve 9/4 = 4/x? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 9/4 = 4/x

Cross multiplying the ratios, gives

9x = 4 × 4

Divide both sides by 9, which is the coefficient of x
Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

Therefore, 9x/9 = 4 × 4/9

x = 16/9 or, x = 1.78