The ordinates of the points $P$ and $Q$ on the parabola with focus $( 3,0 )$ and directrix $x = - 3$ are in the ratio 3:1. If $R ( \alpha , \beta )$ is the point of intersection of the tangents to the parabola at $P$ and $Q$, then $\frac { \beta ^ { 2 } } { \alpha }$ is equal to