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The simple answer to work done on an object is Force * distance. This only works if there was a constant force acting on the object. If the force changes, then you need to integrate the force function F(x)*dx, where x is the distance, and F(x) is the function that gives the force at position x.
I usually start with the definition of work: Work = force * distance so... Force = work / distance Distance = work / force So, no. You had it backwards.
In physics, work = force x distance.
Force times distance equals work.
Torque is calculated by multiplying a force by the distance from the fulcrum at which it acts.