let; x = side length
perimeter = 4x
since it's a square, with equal sides, the perimeter will always be proportional to it's side length. increase the side, increases the perimeter.
proportional: two quantities having the same constant ratio or relation. The quantities x and y are proportional if:
y/x = k
where k is the constant of proportionality.
4x/x = 4
k = 4