Step 1 :We are given that \(\sin \theta = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{5}\) and \(\theta\) is in quadrant IV.
Step 2 :We can use the Pythagorean identity \(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1\) to find the value of \(\cos \theta\).
Step 3 :In quadrant IV, cosine is positive. Therefore, we can solve for \(\cos \theta\) by taking the positive square root of \(1 - \sin^2 \theta\).
Step 4 :Substituting the given value of \(\sin \theta\) into the equation, we get \(\cos \theta = \sqrt{1 - \left(-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{5}\right)^2}\).
Step 5 :Solving the equation, we find that \(\cos \theta = 0.938083151964686\).
Step 6 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{0.938083151964686}\)