Answer:
Equation is 4x + 6 = 598, where x represents smaller number.
Numbers are 148, 152, 156 and 160
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the smaller natural number,
So, the other consecutive natural numbers are x+1, x+2, x+3,
According to the question,
Sum of x, x+1, x+2 and x+3 is 598,
⇒ x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 598
⇒ 4x + 6 = 598
Which are the required equation,
Subtract 6 on both sides,
4x = 592
Divide both sides by 4,
x = 148
Hence, the numbers are 148, 152, 156 and 160
