Formula and interpretation
For a:b, percentage share of a relative to b is a ÷ b × 100 when that is the intended comparison.
Ratios can encode different meanings, so confirm which term is the reference.
Worked check
For a ratio 1:4 interpreted as the first value relative to the second, 1 ÷ 4 × 100 = 25%. A part-to-total interpretation can be different, so identify what the two ratio terms represent before treating the percentage as a share of a whole.
Rule: For a:b, percentage share of a relative to b is a ÷ b × 100 when that is the intended comparison. Ratios can encode different meanings, so confirm which term is the reference. For a final check, estimate the expected size of the answer before copying it, keep units consistent, and round only the displayed result rather than intermediate values. Re-enter one simple case by hand when possible; a result with the wrong sign or order of magnitude usually points to an input or reference-base mistake.