1. What is Similar Figures Proportion?

Similar figures have the same shape but different sizes, and their corresponding sides are proportional. The proportion relationship between similar figures is expressed as: Side A / Side B = Side C / Side D.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the proportion formula:

Where:

• Side A, Side B — Sides from the first figure
• Side C, Side D — Corresponding sides from the second figure

Explanation: If three values are known, the calculator can find the fourth missing value using cross multiplication.

3. Importance of Proportion Calculation

Details: Calculating proportions of similar figures is essential in geometry, architecture, engineering, and scaling applications where maintaining accurate ratios is crucial.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter any three known side measurements (in meters) and leave the fourth field empty. The calculator will compute the missing value. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are similar figures?
A: Similar figures have the same shape but different sizes, with all corresponding angles equal and sides proportional.

Q2: Can I use this for 3D objects?
A: Yes, the same proportion principle applies to similar 3D objects, where corresponding linear dimensions are proportional.

Q3: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters, but you can use any consistent unit of measurement as long as all values use the same unit.

Q4: How accurate are the calculations?
A: The calculator provides results with 4 decimal places for precision in most practical applications.

Q5: Can I verify if two figures are similar?
A: Yes, enter all four side measurements and the calculator will verify if the proportion holds true.