268224

268224 is a number that appears in various contexts. In mathematics, it is an even integer and a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^4 * 3 * 5629. It is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 48, 5629, and many other divisors.

In astronomy, 268224 is the designation for a minor planet. Specifically, it is a main-belt asteroid discovered on September 15, 2007, by astronomers associated with the Catalina Sky Survey. Like other asteroids, it orbits the Sun within the asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter. Its precise orbital characteristics, such as its semi-major axis and eccentricity, define its path through the solar system.

The number 268224 might also appear in other numerical datasets or inventories, depending on the field. For instance, it could be a product identification number, a serial number, or a reference code within a specific database. Without further context, its significance in these instances remains specific to the system where it is used.