Can i install software for PowerBook g4 on an Imac?

I have an iMac with an operating system OS X 10.2 and a PowerBook g4 with an operating system Os X 10.3.3. Can I use the PowerBook g4 software install dvds on my iMac to update the operating system? Will it erase all my documents etc. if I do? If I can use it on my iMac, how do I do so with out erasing my info on my iMac?
Thank you for your help!

Welcome To  Discussions tldeanna2002!
Additional info, of why you cannot do that, in the articles linked to below.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
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