geometrical proportion

noun

1. the comparative relation between parts, things, or elements with respect to size, amount, degree, etc.; ratio
2. a part, share, or portion, esp. in its relation to the whole; quota
3. relationship between parts or things; esp., harmonious, proper, or desirable relationship; balance or symmetry
4. size, degree, or extent relative to a standard
5. dimensions: a building of large proportions
6. Math.
   1. an equality between ratios; relationship between four quantities in which the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth (Ex.: 6 is to 2 as 9 is to 3)
      also called geometrical proportion
   2. rule of three

transitive verb

1. to cause to be in proper relation, harmony, or balance: to proportion the punishment to the crime
2. to arrange the parts of (a whole) so as to be harmonious or properly balanced