Concept:
For a complex number equation \( z = w^{p/q} \), it can be written as \( z^q = w^p \). According to the fundamental theorem of algebra, an equation of degree \( q \) has exactly \( q \) roots. The product of the roots of a polynomial equation \( z^q - K = 0 \) is given by \( (-1)^q \times (-\text{constant term}) = K \).
Step 1: Converting the equation into polynomial form.
Given equation:
\[
z = (1 + \sqrt{3}i)^{4/3}
\]
Taking the cube on both sides to clear the fractional exponent:
\[
z^3 = (1 + \sqrt{3}i)^4
\]
This is a cubic equation in \( z \), meaning there are three distinct values for \( z \). The equation can be written as \( z^3 - (1 + \sqrt{3}i)^4 = 0 \).
The product of all 3 values of \( z \) is equal to the constant term:
\[
\text{Product of values} = (1 + \sqrt{3}i)^4
\]
Step 2: Expanding the expression \( (1 + \sqrt{3}i)^4 \).
Let us first compute the square of the base:
\[
(1 + \sqrt{3}i)^2 = 1 + 2\sqrt{3}i + (\sqrt{3}i)^2 = 1 + 2\sqrt{3}i - 3 = -2 + 2\sqrt{3}i
\]
Now, squaring this result to find the fourth power:
\[
(1 + \sqrt{3}i)^4 = (-2 + 2\sqrt{3}i)^2 = (-2)^2 + 2(-2)(2\sqrt{3}i) + (2\sqrt{3}i)^2
\]
\[
= 4 - 8\sqrt{3}i + 4(-3) = 4 - 8\sqrt{3}i - 12 = -8 - 8\sqrt{3}i
\]
*Correction check on standard problem constraints:* Let us evaluate option constraints based on the value of \( w = 1+3i \) vs \( w = 1+\sqrt{3}i \). If the print says \( z = (1+3i)^{4/3} \):
\[
(1+3i)^2 = 1 + 6i - 9 = -8 + 6i
\]
\[
(1+3i)^4 = (-8 + 6i)^2 = 64 - 96i - 36 = 28 - 96i
\]