The equation given in the question has one unknown variable and so the value of k can definitely be found. 4/9(k + 4/7) = 3 1/3 4/9[(7k + 4)] = 10/3 4/(63k + 36) = 10/3 4 * 3 = 10 * (63k + 36) 12 = 630k + 360 12 - 360 = 630k - 348 = 630k Reversing both sides we get 630k = - 348 k = - 348/630 = - 174/315 = - 58/105 So the value of K comes out to be - 58/105 and it is not possible to simplify it further.