K/8=14/4 what do k equal in this problem

K 14

=

8 4

This is your current proportion. To simplify this proportion, we are going to cross multiply the sides of the fractions. This means that we are going to multiply the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction, and then set it equal to the other set of numerators and denominators.

If this is performed correctly, then you should get the equation 4k=112

4k=112 is a very simple equation to solve. The 4 is the coefficient to the variable k, and they are being multiplied together. To undo this multiplication, you need to divide both sides by 4.

Your final answer is k=28

Well 4 to 8 is 4 doubled so you would just double the numerator 14 x 2 = 28 so it would be 28/8