Question

Question #dfab3

Answer 1

It is `51`.

Explanation:

This is a classic algebra question.

First, define the variables: Let `x` be the first number, let `x + 1` be the second number, let `x+2` be the third number, and let `x + 3` be the fourth number

(Since they are consecutive, meaning that they follow one another. For example, `1`, `2`, and `3` are consecutive).

Secondly, make the equation. Since the `4` numbers sum to `198`,

`x + x +1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 198`

Third, solve the equation:

`4x + 6 = 198`

`4x + 6 - 6 = 198 -6`

`4x = 192`

`(4x)/4 = 192/4`

`x = 48`

Finally, answer the question: `x + 3` is the fourth number in the sequence (from above)

`x + 3`

`= 48 + 3`

`= 51`

Therefore, the fourth number in the sequence is `51`.