GoalSeek Method in VB Macro Returns the Wrong Answer (124096)

WORKAROUND

If the GoalSeek method does not return the correct answer, use the Application.ExecuteExcel4Macro command to run the Microsoft Excel 4.0 GOAL.SEEK macro command.

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Example

1. Type the following into a worksheet:

   A1: =(B1^3)+(3*B1^2)+6 B1: (blank)

2. In a module sheet, type the following:

         Sub Test()
            Application.ExecuteExcel4Macro "GOAL.SEEK(""r1c1"",15,""r1c2"")"
         End Sub
   						

   If you want the second parameter (the "To Value" parameter) to refer to a specific cell (D1, for example) on the worksheet, rather than a fixed value, use the following syntax:

            Application.ExecuteExcel4Macro "GOAL.SEEK(""r1c1""," & _
               Range("D1").Value & ",""r1c2"")"
   						

This example assumes that the number 15 has been entered in cell D1.