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Fourth Root Symbol ∜

The fourth root is a mathematical operation that finds a value, which, when raised to the power of 4, gives the original number. The fourth root symbol is used to represent this operation.

Definition

The fourth root of a number x is denoted by the symbol ∜x or sometimes as x^(1/4).

Representation in HTML

In HTML, the fourth root symbol can be represented using the HTML entities. The entity for the fourth root symbol is ∜ or √√.

Usage in Mathematics

The fourth root is used in various mathematical contexts, particularly in problems involving exponents and equations.

Example

If we consider the fourth root of 16, it can be represented as ∜16 or 16^(1/4), which is equal to 2, as 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 16.

Conclusion

Understanding the fourth root symbol and its application in mathematics is essential for solving problems that involve raising a number to the power of 4.

Fourth Root Symbol Information

Symbol Name
Fourth Root
Unicode Version
1.1 (June 1993)
Unicode
U+221C
CSS Code
\221C
Hex Code
∜
HTML Code
∜
Symbol
∜

Fourth Root Symbol Encoding

UTF-8
0xE2 0x88 0x9C
UTF-16
0x221C
UTF-32
0x0000221C

Fourth RootSymbol's PNG and SVG files

Fourth Root symbol png image
Fourth Root symbol svg image

How to add fourth root symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems

You can type the fourth root symbol on most modern devices with the help of following methods:

How to type fourth root symbol on Microsoft Word

You can type the fourth root in Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 221C
  • Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
  • The original 221C is now transformed into ∜

How to type fourth root symbol on Microsoft Windows

You can type the fourth root on Microsoft windows using following steps:

  • Hold Alt and press to type fourth root on your windows machine.

How to type fourth root symbol on Mac OS

You can type the fourth root on Mac OS using following steps:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
  • Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
  • Type "Fourth Root" in the search field at the top and press Enter
  • The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
Mac OS Character Viewer
Mac OS Character Viewer

How to type fourth root symbol on Linux

You can type the fourth root on Linux using following steps:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
  • Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
  • Press keys 221C consecutively
  • And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document

How to type fourth root symbol on IOS and Android

The easiest way to type the fourth root symbol on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.

How to use fourth root in CSS

//CSS Example
1span { 2 content: \221C; 3 }

How to use fourth root in HTML

//HTML Example
1<span>&#8732;</span>

Fourth Root symbol representation in programming languages

Fourth Rootsymbol's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:

LanguageRepresentation
Rust
\u{221C}
Ruby
\u{221C}
Python
\u221C
PHP
\u{221C}
Perl
\x{221C}
Java
\u221C
Modern JavaScript - Since ES6
\u{221C}
JavaScript
\u221C
Go
\u221C
C#
\u221C
C and C++
\u221C
Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e
\u221C
RFC 5137
\u'221C'