For two points $\mathrm { A } ( 1,6,4 ) , \mathrm { B } ( a , 2 , - 4 )$ in coordinate space, the point that divides segment AB internally in the ratio $1 : 3$ has coordinates $( 2,5,2 )$. What is the value of $a$? [2 points]\\
(1) 1\\
(2) 3\\
(3) 5\\
(4) 7\\
(5) 9